Daming talker

Chapter 586: Journey to the West (Part )

After entering the big tent together, Lin Tailai and Sanniang spoke frankly and had an in-depth communication.

After the first exchange, Sanniang looked at the ceiling of the tent absentmindedly and sighed softly, "The feelings have really faded."

Lin Tailai: "???"

It's not over yet, is it? I've already entered it into my account, what else do I need?

Then I heard Sanniang say, "Compared to before, the time is half as short."

Lin Tailai replied unhappily: "Do you know what altitude sickness is? I'm afraid of getting a stroke!"

Although the area around Xining is located in a valley with an altitude of only over 2,000 meters, it is better to be cautious.

Rumor has it that the stronger a person is, the more likely he is to get into trouble.

After finishing his work, Lin Tailai temporarily pulled up his pants and started talking about business.

"Do you know how much chaos your right wing tribes caused when they crossed the rivers and mountains from Mobei to the West Sea?"

Originally, there were many ethnic groups in the Gannan and Xihai areas, and foreigners lived together, of which the sea captives were only a part.

After a large number of Taolu tribesmen came over, the sea lures of the same tribe felt that they were gaining power, which became an inducement for the sea lures to rebel.

The third lady replied, "This is the opinion of the people in our northern tribes. The believers want to send the Buddha back to the west, and have no intention of causing chaos."

Lin Tailai sarcastically said, "Could it be that after the peace agreement, your tribes are living too well and are starting to get bored?
This time, you claimed to have 100,000 troops and came to the West Sea just to send a dead monk away. Are you bored?"

Seeing Lin Tailai's frivolous tone, Sanniangzi responded with some dissatisfaction: "What dead monk? That is the Third Holy Buddha of the Yellow Sect from U-Tsang. As the saying goes, send the Buddha to the west."

Lin Tailai said sarcastically: "No way? You don't really believe in this religion, do you?

When Old Altan introduced the Yellow Sect to the grassland, wasn't it to deceive the common people? How could you, as a leader, really believe it?"

The third lady replied, "There are many believers in the tribe, so as leaders we naturally have no need to go against the will of the people!
The believers are sending Buddha back to the west, and our leader cannot stop them. Moreover, for the sake of prestige, he has to come in person. "

Lin Tailai then informed him: "But the fact is that the pirates dared to cause chaos and invade the borders of the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming court has reappointed a group of ministers to govern the northwest and prepare to use military force against the pirates!"

The third lady remained silent, and it was unclear whether she was thinking about something or just pretending to be stupid.

Lin Tailai continued aggressively: "Twenty years ago, you, the old Shunyi King, negotiated peace with the Ming Dynasty and nominally accepted the Ming Dynasty's reward!
To this day, the Ming Dynasty has never treated you unfairly!

Now the Ming Dynasty is going to use military force against the pirates at sea, and a large number of your troops are also in the West Sea. Shouldn't you offer your assistance?

Hundreds of barbarians in the Hehuang area are actively responding to the imperial court. You, the barbarians who are deeply rewarded by the Ming Dynasty, are not even as good as the barbarians?"

Originally, the task assigned by the imperial court and Governor Zheng was to urge the Taolu tribe to leave the West Sea as soon as possible, and they did not expect the Taolu to help.

But Lin Tailai still tried his best and proposed to ask the Taolu to help encircle and suppress the sea lures.

This is just like negotiating a business deal. You ask for a sky-high price first, but how can you be so honest as to reveal your bottom price?
As expected, Sanniang refused without a second thought, "How can we kill our own people for outsiders?

If we really help you to encircle and suppress the tribes in the West Sea, our tribesmen will be divided in an instant, and the existing order will collapse!"

She was afraid that Lin Tailai would not understand, so she added: "Put yourself in my shoes. If I ask you to help attack the other side of the Ming Dynasty, would you agree?"

Lin Tailai insisted, "Aren't there enough cases of tribes in your grasslands attacking and killing each other?

There are countless people who have joined the Ming Dynasty and become high-ranking officials! Why are you being so pretentious? "

The third lady explained: "Among the leaders of the various rebellious tribes in the West Sea, Huo Luochi is the great-grandson of the former Great Khan Dayan. He is the nephew of the old Shunyi King Altan and the great-uncle of the current Shunyi King Bushitu!
Another leader, Zhenshi Taiji, was the grandson of the old Shunyi King Altan. Their tribe was the one that Altan had appointed to graze in Xihai decades ago.

These leaders are all relatives of our leader, Bu Shitu, so we must not help Daming, or we will definitely be regarded as traitors by other tribes!"

Lin Tailai saw that no matter how much he tried to persuade the Third Lady, she still refused to help with the encirclement and suppression, and he was helpless for the time being.

This is politics. A politician like Sanniangzi would never destroy her own foundation for the sake of the Ming Dynasty.

No wonder the imperial court and Governor Zheng never expected the Taolu people to help, and only wanted them to leave.

Thinking of this, Lin Tailai said in a tough tone: "Now that you have arrived at Xihai, you can leave the ashes of the dead monk in Yanghua Temple and leave!
I solemnly advise you to leave the West Sea as quickly as possible and return north! "

Seeing that Lin Tailai kept calling him a "dead monk", Sanniang said unhappily: "Please respect the beliefs of our grassland tribes."

Lin Tailai still said stubbornly: "Please also respect the city reward granted by the Ming Dynasty!

If you still stay in Xihai, all tribute markets will be closed next year!
You should tell the leaders what I said and weigh the importance of it carefully in your heart!"

Closing the tribute market would mean resuming war, and the Ming Dynasty still had the confidence to do so at this time.

The command system and defense mechanism are still sound and smooth, and the combat effectiveness of the border troops after the Longwan Great Training is still continuing.

"I know, I know. I'll listen to you." In the face of Lin Tailai's tough attitude, Sanniang seemed to soften.

She felt that her condition had improved a little, and she pulled Lin Tailai over for a second in-depth discussion.

After the conversation, Lin Tailai felt hungry, so Sanniang ordered a horse to be slaughtered to entertain him.

According to the customs of the Northern Barbarians at that time, killing horses and eating their meat was considered the most grand banquet.

While waiting, the third lady suddenly said, "Actually, I have quite a bit of information here that should be very useful to you."

Lin Tailai asked in confusion: "What news?"

The third lady replied: "For example, Wala Tabunang, one of the three chieftains of the sea robbers, wanted to sneak in among us and attack Xining Guard when we were returning east or north."

"Hmm?" Lin Tailai frowned and thought to himself.

Then the third lady said, "There is more important news. Bushitu Jinong, whom you call Songlu, has colluded with the rebellious Hailu leader Huoluochi and is trying to cross the Hexi Corridor and join Huoluochi."

Songlu, like Taolu and Hailu, is also a specific concept, referring to the Lu tribe active north of the Hexi Corridor in Gansu.

Because they are mainly located near the Big and Small Song Mountains, they are called Songlu.

The Bushitu Jinong that Sanniang just mentioned was a major leader among the Songlu.

In the entire right wing of the Northern Tartars, Bushitu Jinong was a very influential figure, and his political status was among the top few.

Lin Tailai couldn't help but complain: "You Tartars have too many people with the same name! There are a lot of Bushitu, a lot of Huoluochi, and a lot of Jinang!"

The ten-year-old current King of Shunyi is called Bushitu, and the chief of Songlu is also called Bushitu Jinong, which sounds very confusing.

For some reason, Sanniang hurriedly urged: "Stop talking nonsense, just tell me whether this information is useful or not?" Lin Tailai replied disapprovingly: "Such vague information has no practical significance.

I dare say Huo Luochi will definitely continue to harass Xifan, what's the point?"

The third lady continued, "What if I inform you of their detailed developments in a timely manner?"

Lin Tailai asked doubtfully, "Didn't you just say that we can't betray our own people?"

The third lady responded innocently: "What I meant just now is that our troops cannot help you, the Ming Dynasty, to encircle and suppress our fellow tribesmen. I didn't say that I can't help you tip off privately."

Lin Tailai was still very confused, "You also said that the rebellious sea robbers leader Huo Luochi and Zhenshi Taiji are relatives, so it is not convenient to take action against them.

But Songlu Bushitu Jinong is the eldest grandson of the old Shunyi King Altan, and is very close to you. Why would you betray him?"

The third lady reached out her hand, gently touched Lin Tailai's big face, and said softly:
"Isn't this all for your enemy? You traveled thousands of miles to the West Sea, so you must have made some achievements, right?"

The queen mother, young woman and royal sister suddenly became gentle, which was too destructive.

Lin Tailai suddenly felt that he was able to do it again. He untied his belt with emotion and had a third in-depth communication.

After the wind and waves calmed down, Lin Tailai looked at the top of the tent and suddenly asked:
"I really cannot understand why Songlu Bushitu Jinong colluded with the rebel Huoluochi.

He is the eldest grandson of Old Altan's brother Jinang, and he inherited the title of governor-general. Why would he still want to rebel?"

During the peace talks, Altan was named King of Shunyi, and his two brothers were named deputy governors, second only to King of Shunyi.

Therefore, the title of Governor-General and Vice Governor of Jinong of Bushitu was very precious, and the word "Jinong" had a meaning similar to prince in the Northern Tartars, which could not be used by anyone indiscriminately.

That is why it can be said that among the entire Northern Tartar Right Wing, Bushitu Jinong’s political status ranks among the top few.

Why would such a winner suddenly want to cause trouble?
The third lady answered very concisely: "He has been dissatisfied with the Ming Dynasty since last year."

Lin Tailai continued to ask, "Why is Bu Shitu Jinong dissatisfied?"

The third lady hesitated for a moment and answered hesitantly, "He felt that the Ming Dynasty's reward was unfair."

Lin Tailai felt more and more that something was wrong. "Can you explain it more clearly? Why did the Ming Dynasty reward him unfairly?

He has the title of governor and deputy governor, and there are only two of them in your right wing. Are you still not satisfied?"

The third lady seemed to be backed into a corner, and could not avoid saying, "He only has a quota of 5,000 horses in the horse market, so he may not be satisfied with that."

Lin Tailai: "."

I understood it instantly, completely.

The Ming Dynasty court had limited silver, so the official transaction limit at the border town horse markets was also limited, and the amounts stipulated in the several horse markets were different.

For example, the two horse markets personally controlled by Sanniangzi are Datong Deshengbao Horse Market and Xuanfu Zhangjiakoubao Horse Market. In the past two years, the annual trading volume has been 15,000 and 30,000 horses.

And the share of the horse market for the prince-level Bu Shi Tu Jinong is only 5,000 horses? Only your third wife controls one ninth of the share?

This is the total transaction amount that the Ming Dynasty offers. If you, my lady, take all the meat, then others can only drink the soup, right?

What unfair rewards? It’s all fucked up business!
Lin Tailai subconsciously slapped the table and shouted to the third lady:
"What do you mean by 'for me'? What do you mean by 'helping me to achieve merit'? It turns out that it was you, a woman, who forced Bu Shi Tu Jinong to rebel!"

The third lady was so angry that she argued: "It was you who gave me the quota of 30,000 horses for Zhangjiakou Fort, why shouldn't I take it?
After all, it was Nabusitu Jinong himself who was greedy and unsatisfied, and he was jealous of Zhangjiakoubao's share!"

Lin Tailai's thoughts wandered, and he muttered to himself, "Last year, I reorganized Xuanfu, killed Chelike, supported you to take the position, and set the quota for the Zhangjiakou Fort horse market at 30,000 horses.

Therefore, Bushitu Jinong, a native of Songlu in the west, felt that the reward was unfair and was completely dissatisfied.

Hailu Huoluochi has been extremely restless since last year, and his dissatisfaction with Bushitu Jinong was almost synchronized. Could it be that he was deceived and instigated by Bushitu Jinong?"

To round it off, everything is universally connected.

He didn't expect that his partiality towards Sanniang also contributed a little to the chaos in Chitao River.

Alas, if the censors knew the connection between them, the memorial impeaching me would be at least three feet high.

Women are the downfall of a country!
The third lady advised, "Don't let your imagination run wild. Just think of it as killing them for the sake of our future son!

After we destroy Bushitu Jinong, we can move my son Butashiri from Dabanshengcheng to there, so that even Dabanshengcheng will belong to our future son!"

Lin Tailai squinted his eyes and said, "Bushitu Jinong is your beloved relative."

The third lady held Lin Tailai's big hand tightly with her two small hands, "Relatives are not as close as sons. I will give an extra 10% profit to Governor Wang of Xuanfu in the future."

Lin Tailai said angrily, "I clearly rushed to the frontier with a passion to serve my country, but you, a woman, mixed in your personal interests. It's not pure at all!
You politicians have dirty hearts compared to us, the passionate border officials who serve our country!"

Then they killed a horse and ate the meat. After they had drunk their fill, Lin Tailai returned to Xining City.

The top prosecutor and half-step governor Shi Da Ren anxiously greeted him at the city gate. He pulled Lin Tailai and asked in a low voice: "How is the situation? Is Madam Zhongshun satisfied with you?"

Lin Tailai: "."

Lao Shi, your question sounds a bit inappropriate.

The information gained this time was quite a lot, so Lin Tailai did not explain it in detail at the city gate.

It was not until he entered the yamen that Lin Tailai began to talk about it.

"Madam Zhongshun has agreed to lead her people to leave the West Sea, but there are several other pieces of news that are more worthy of attention."

Lord Shi asked quickly, "Any more news?"

Lin Tailai hesitated for a while and said, "You have to agree first. For the time being, you and I only need to know the news. There is no need to inform the governor for the time being.

After all, military situations change rapidly, and we need to adapt to the situation. Asking the Governor for everything will only delay the opportunity, right?"

Mr. Shi: “.”

Why are you like this again, Lin Tailai? You are not afraid of the Governor's retaliation, but he is.

Lin Tailai patted his pectoralis major and said, "Hold on! We're guaranteed to win! It's enough for the two of us to share the work, there's no need for one more.

If it weren't for the fact that you were in charge of all the troops in Xining City, and that I couldn't mobilize them without you, I wouldn't even want to tell you!"

Lord Shi couldn't help but sigh: "It seems that you have satisfied Madam Zhongshun this time."

Lin Tailai was speechless. He hated this kind of vulgar and greasy middle-aged man who couldn't stop telling dirty jokes!
(End of this chapter)